Which one of the following factors contributes to hypertension?
A. A lack of sleep
B. A high-fat diet
C. A diet that lacks protein
D. A vigorous exercise regimen

C. A diet that lacks protein contributes to hypertension. Lowering the protein content of your diet promotes hunger and over-consumption of calories, enhancing the risk of obesity. Obesity is one factor of that contributes to Hypertension.

C. A diet that lacks protein contributes to hypertension. Lowering the protein content of your diet promotes hunger and over-consumption of calories, enhancing the risk of obesity. Obesity is one factor of that contributes to Hypertension.